PROGRAM PURPOSE: The El Valor/National-Louis University (NLU) community-based Master of Business Administration
(MBA) program was created to increase the pool of managerial talent from historically underrepresented populations in
American society that is available to address the needs of public and private sector organizations. This partnership brings
together El Valor, a non-profit community organization committed to the promotion of inclusiveness through educational
opportunity and the internationally accredited NLU Master of Business Administration program.
REQUIREMENTS: The NLU community-based MBA program at El Valor is intended for individuals with proven academic ability, strong managerial potential, and a professional mission that is consistent with the program purpose. Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or an equivalent degree from a recognized
non-U.S. university, and to apply and meet all admission requirements of the NLU MBA program. Prospective
students will be evaluated in terms of academic credentials (including a writing assessment), work experience, organizational/
community involvement, presentation of individual qualifications, and letters of reference. Those accepted into the
program are expected to participate as a cohort and attend all courses together until completion.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE, SCHEDULING, AND LOCATION: The program consists of 13 courses (37 semester hours) of instruction. Each class session is four hours. Classes will meet either during the week in the evenings and/or
all day Saturday or just mornings. With National-Louis University's cohort program you'll register only once at the
start of your program, get a locked-in tuition rate, and know your entire class schedule upfront. You'll go through the
program with the same diverse group of 20 students providing a supportive learning environment and a rich network
of peer professionals.
COST: Tuition for the MBA degree program per credit hour is $580 and covers all tuition, fees, textbooks, and other
course materials. With El Valor’s 25% discount, the cost per credit hour is $435. There are no additional costs. You may
select from multiple payment plans. Financial aid is available to students who are eligible for Federal Loan Programs.
ABOUT EL VALOR: El Valor is a non-profit community-based organization founded in 1973 by the late Guadalupe Reyes. El Valor is committed to creating opportunities for individuals and families to achieve personal and educational excellence. Through partnership with universities, individuals are able to invest in themselves and pursue their dreams by taking classes on weekends and/or during the evenings.
THE NLU COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS: NLU is the third oldest private university in Chicago, established in 1886. Today, National-Louis University is changing the way adults learn by understanding its students'
needs and meeting those needs. NLU's success in providing exceptional educational programs while maintaining
sensitivity and flexibility to extracurricular forces has made the University very attractive to not only students, but also
to corporations, government agencies, school districts, and other organizations. National-Louis University has always
served the principle that education must be responsive and accessible to all students, including adults who juggle
career and family demands while pursuing studies.
Course Number Title Course Number Title
Term 1 Term 3
MBA500 Intro to Graduate Studies MBA518 Financial Management
MBA502 Organizational Behavior MBA528 Mulitnational Human Resource Management
MBA510 Macroeconomics MBA532 Technology & Management
MBA522 Strategic Marketing
Term 2 Term 4
MBA514 Managerial Accounting MBA516 Financial Markets
MBA526 Project Management MBA506 Ethical and Legal Issues
MBA508 Managerial Economics MBA524 Strategic Management
CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions or are interested in being part of the MBA cohort degree program
at El Valor in partnership with National-Louis University please contact Leticia Ramirez of El Valor at
312.997.2021 ext. 247 or email leticia.ramirez@elvalor.net
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